The Sea of Galilee, whilst not technically a sea, is one of the most important biblical landmarks in the world. It is where Jesus is said to have walked on water. Every year tourists flock to visit - so here’s everything you need to know about making a trip to Sea of Galilee. Where is the Sea of Galilee? The Sea of Galilee is in the northeast of Israel. It is located in the Jordan Rift Valley,...
When it comes to visiting Israel, there are plenty of biblical sites to explore. We hired a car (which I would highly recommend!)so it was really easy visit lots of sites across Israel in a short period of time. One of the places that we stopped off at was Mount Tabor, which I would recommend. Here’s a complete guide to use when planning a trip to the fascinating Mount Tabor. Where is Mount...
The Mount of Olives, otherwise known as Mount Olivet, is adjacent to Jerusalem’s old city. It makes for the perfect way to spend an afternoon when staying in the area and we really enjoyed looking around at all of the tombs and churches. If you’re wanting to visit the Mount of Olives, here’s my complete guide to the area. What is the Mount of Olives? As the name suggests, it’s a mountain ridge...
The Old City of Jerusalem is high on everyone’s list when visiting Israel. It was certainly one of the highlights for our tour! If you’re planning a trip to the area and want to make the most out of your time in Jerusalem, here’s everything you need to know! Where is the Old City? Nestled within the modern city of Jerusalem, the Old City is a walled area of 0.9 km2 or 0.35 square miles. It is...
Haifa is the third-largest city in Israel. Whilst many tourists have never heard of it, Haifa was a prominent part of our Israel travel itinerary. A port city in the north, it has plenty to offer to visitors and I would absolutely recommend visiting if you get the chance. Here's my complete guide to visiting Haifa. Getting to Haifa To visit Haifa, the best airport to fly to is Ben Gurion (TLV)....
Nestled in southern Israel, Mitzpe Ramon is a far cry from the more tourist-driven areas of the country. But that's the main reason why I loved it! Somewhat reminiscent of the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, Mitzpe Raom is eerily quiet, yet spectacularly beautiful. If you get a chance, I would absolutely recommend visiting Mitzpe Ramon on your travels through Israel. Why should you visit Mitzpe...
Masada, in the Southern District of Israel, is an ancient fortification on top of an isolated rock plateau. On the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert, it’s a popular place to see when visiting Israel. We visited during our tour through Israel. It was actually one of the highlights of our trip, although we were very under prepared (we often to hike, in 35 degree heat, in flip flops...). I wish...
Bethlehem, a Palestinian West Bank town south of Jerusalem, is an important destination for a lot of pilgrims and travellers. We visited during our tour through Israel and would absolutely recommend a visit, whether you're religious or not (come on, did all of those nativity plays that you took part in as a kid not spark your interest a little bit!)! Here’s our complete guide to visiting…...
The Church of the Nativity, in Bethlehem, is a significant Christian landmark. It is the main attraction in Bethlehem and we really enjoyed visiting during our trip to Israel and Palestine. Read on to find out all you need to know about visiting the church. What is the Church of the Nativity? The Church of the Nativity is a large basilica, currently owned by three church authorities. It contains...
Eilat is a city in the south of Israel. A port town on the Red Sea, it’s a far cry from other parts of Israel frequented by tourists. But it’s worth a visit all the same. We actually ended up in Eilat by accident when our flight to Tel Aviv was cancelled and we took a bus to Israel from Egypt instead (read all about that here). Whilst it might not have been on our original itinerary, however,...
Did you know that the McDonalds international menu is often more cultural than you might think? McDonalds has been a dominant player in globalisation and can now be found all over the world. Whilst most outlets do serve the usual Big Mac and fries, McDonalds does make...
The World Travel and Tourism Council is an important player in the world of travel. But chances are, you might not have even heard of them! This post looks at what the WTTC is, and what it does… What is the World Travel and Tourism Council? Founded in 1990, the WTTC...
Are you wondering how to renew a UK passport? When it comes to travelling abroad, there is one thing you need that is more important than anything else. And that’s a passport! You can’t travel across country borders without one, except in very particular circumstances...
Whilst many people are ignorantly unaware of the concept of the sex hotel, others are frequenting them on a regular basis. An important part of the tourism industry in some parts of the world, sex hotels give people a safe and secure place for intimacy and bring in...
